Wigan Athletic and Wigan Warriors are proud to celebrate Andy's Man Club Brick Community Stadium Group's one-year anniversary

Andy's Man Club celebrates a year of support in Wigan
Andy's Man Club is a men's suicide prevention charity, offering free-to-attend peer-to-peer support group
The charity held its first session at the Brick Community Stadium on Monday 17 July and has since seen 2,825 walk through their doors

Wigan Athletic and Wigan Warriors are proud to celebrate the anniversary of Andy's Man Club's Brick Community Stadium group.

It has been a successful first year of offering mental health support, with thousands of Wiganers across the Borough being able to come together at the town’s biggest sporting venue.

Founded in 2016 by ex-Ireland international rugby league player Luke Ambler and his mother-in-law Elaine, Andy’s Man Club are a men’s suicide prevention charity, offering free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online. The aim of ANDYSMANCLUB is to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health and create a judgment-free, confidential space where men can be open about the storms in their lives.

Since hosting their first support session on Monday 17 July 12 months ago, an incredible 2,825 men have walked through their doors. Due to the growth of the group, there are now 22 men who are trained facilitators - volunteers who lead the sessions - which has increased from five at the first session.

Sessions take place every Monday night from 7-9pm in the Family Zone at The Brick Community Stadium.

Andy's Man Club Wigan celebrate their one year anniversary at the Brick Community Stadium!